Support to Grassroots Womens’ Groups. Melania focuses on self-help projects which contribute to the improvement of the social, economic, and cultural position of women. Subject areas include agriculture, natural environment, and several others.

Melania invites and reviews project applications. Melania selects and proposes some of these projects to Dutch women’s groups for requested financial support. The Dutch women’s groups raise funds to support the project of their respective “sister group” in the developing world.

Most project budgets are less than €5 thousand.

APPLICATION: Project proposals describe the aim of the project and its geographical situation; the target group; proposed project activities and possible obstacles; available resources and local contribution; and the project time frame and budget.

Applications are sent to Melania by postal mail or email. There is no calendar deadline.